tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39916713627774264342018-03-02T08:23:45.037-08:00Megan Missfitart, fashion, life.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-54392894640072433942012-09-07T22:23:00.000-07:002012-09-07T22:23:07.391-07:00"A good man's guide to catcalling"FINALLY, someone gets it!<br /><br /><a href="http://goodmenproject.com/ethics-values/good-man-catcall-street-harassment-guys-guide/">http://goodmenproject.com/ethics-values/good-man-catcall-street-harassment-guys-guide/</a><br /><br />Now, I don't consider myself a feminist at all. I like it when guys hold open doors for me, take care of me, and act chivalrous towards women in general. I also find the fact that the above link is called the "Good Men Project" a bit disturbing. But I can most certainly agree that shouting to a girl in the middle of the street telling her how nice her ass is, is most definitely not the way to her heart.<br /><br />When you do that, you're pretty much saying, "hi, I only see you as a piece of meat, so I am going to treat you as such."<br /><br />Not cool.<br /><br />I've spent a good majority of my teenage years/young adult life getting these sort of cat-calls. And let me tell you now, it is most certainly not due to the way I dress. I've had this happen to me in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. Whether I am dressed head to toe, or in a pair of short shorts and a tank top, I will be the recipient of this kind of unwanted attention. I don't ask for it, and I most certainly don't want it. Sometimes it's nothing more than a whoop or a holler, a car honk, or a whistle. But sometimes it's something more degrading like "I WANT TO SUCK YOUR P*SSY."<br /><br />Honestly, I could go on and on about how inappropriate is kind of behavior is to women and the underlying issues that arise with it, but I think this article sums it up quite nicely. As you can see, there's a very clear distinction between going up to a girl, introducing yourself, looking her in the eye, and telling her that she's beautiful...or telling her that you'd like to f*ck her titties.<br /><br />Don't do that.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-22676616004571725032012-08-08T00:46:00.002-07:002012-08-08T02:06:00.496-07:00;)<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k_LP4IU6XD4" width="420"></iframe>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-6680875861007297382012-07-16T01:02:00.001-07:002012-07-16T01:02:40.080-07:00what I wore 12The sun has finally arrived in Seattle!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6od1ibPqADY/UAPKbMS3DnI/AAAAAAAAAm8/sJjv6wmekHI/s1600/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6od1ibPqADY/UAPKbMS3DnI/AAAAAAAAAm8/sJjv6wmekHI/s400/20.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top: Hollister Co.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts: thrifted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cardigan: thrifted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sunglasses: Calvin Klein</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shoes: Sears (lol)</div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-4151134706532427322012-07-01T22:12:00.000-07:002012-07-01T22:13:42.309-07:00my latest obsession~Wow, triple post today! You guys are lucky ;)<br /><br />I've mentioned earrings like these before in this blog. However, I've been secretly building up a small collection of them since late last year. They're so much fun! They're very unique and I get tons of compliments on them everywhere I go ^^<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MCIUNfdseDE/T_ErRGWXpBI/AAAAAAAAAmw/q-qBtoyBWm0/s1600/earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MCIUNfdseDE/T_ErRGWXpBI/AAAAAAAAAmw/q-qBtoyBWm0/s320/earrings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I'm still expanding my collection! I've recently ordered two more, coming from Indonesia. So I'm probably going to have to wait about 1-2 months before they get here XD but it's worth the wait! I get these all from etsy, from various sellers:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeGaugeOrganics">FakeGaugeOrganics</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TribalStyle">TribalStyle</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DewiDesign">DewiDesign</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Leginayba">Leginayba</a>&nbsp;(SALE OMG)</div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-81484872998581169762012-07-01T19:39:00.002-07:002012-07-01T19:39:53.318-07:00what I wore 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wasn't going to do another one of these tonight, but I did anyway ^^&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This poncho was pretty much the best thing I bought in Peru. It's so cute! And it surprisingly does a really good job at keeping me warm, especially through those nights when we were in hotels with no heater ;_; The best part is, when you sit down, it drapes over your knees, so it looks like you have a blanket on :D&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whPmgvn0gzo/T_EJbri_PeI/AAAAAAAAAmk/L0LW5ndnxa8/s1600/19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whPmgvn0gzo/T_EJbri_PeI/AAAAAAAAAmk/L0LW5ndnxa8/s400/19.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">poncho: purchased in Peru</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts: DEB</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: Vince Camuto outlet store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hoodie underneath: Gilly Hicks</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-55966556280990625722012-07-01T17:23:00.005-07:002012-07-01T17:30:31.077-07:00what I wore 1oIt's been a while since I've done one of these!<br /><br />I'd love to bring back my old goth girl style to my wardrobe. But I've got to figure out how to do that without looking like a fifteen year old. @_@<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tQ0-0Sxg9Dk/T_DrnVEoPeI/AAAAAAAAAmY/c_js2LY84eg/s1600/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tQ0-0Sxg9Dk/T_DrnVEoPeI/AAAAAAAAAmY/c_js2LY84eg/s400/18.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">blouse: Dorothy Perkins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">vest: Mirror Guangzhou</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts: thrifted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: Vince Camuto outlet store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eyeshadow: Fyrinnae Cosmetics in Velvet Vampire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-22412060652591645302012-06-24T13:22:00.003-07:002012-06-24T13:22:42.854-07:00New art blog on tumblrI've decided to create a new blog that will be completely dedicated to my artwork. I'll still be using this one, but only for blogging about the usual y'know, fashion, undies, stuff like that :)<br /><br />So if you're interested in seeing more work in progresses, speedpaints, doodles, etc., feel free to follow me: http://meganmissfit.tumblr.com/Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-52519055506461334672012-06-18T20:41:00.000-07:002012-06-18T21:20:17.399-07:00Etsy shop + Punk Rock Flea Market, this weekend!If anyone is interested, I've finally opened up an Etsy shop, selling prints of my artwork. Please feel free to take a look, and tell your friends! ^^ You can find it &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganMissfit">here</a>&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;<br /><br />Also, for all you Seattlites out there, I will be vending this weekend at the Punk Rock Flea Market in downtown Seattle. It's this Saturday, June 23rd, from 10am-8pm at the Underground Events Center in Belltown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzyFY1PQY-0/T9_0TQL2uQI/AAAAAAAAAmA/eM0wPG6iUvg/s1600/prfm-flyer-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzyFY1PQY-0/T9_0TQL2uQI/AAAAAAAAAmA/eM0wPG6iUvg/s400/prfm-flyer-small.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">flyer (c) <a href="http://stasiaburrington.com/">Stasia Burrington</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be selling prints of my artwork, along with some old clothes of mine. For more information about the market, check out their website here! <a href="http://www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com/">[link]</a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-62437603550781361722012-06-17T22:48:00.001-07:002012-06-17T22:48:02.895-07:00Peru!Fear not, friends! My lack of recent posting has been a result of me being in Peru :D (actually I wasn't gone for that long so I doubt many of you have noticed...) I also had final exams prior to that, I guess...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-umU2ooJcWGw/T9619gCaagI/AAAAAAAAAlc/vG4OIoxmbf0/s1600/IMG_1384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-umU2ooJcWGw/T9619gCaagI/AAAAAAAAAlc/vG4OIoxmbf0/s320/IMG_1384.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><br />But anyway, I really enjoyed this trip. There were many ups and downs, but more ups than downs. I have spent many trips visiting big cities across Europe and Asia, so this time I wanted something a little different. I wanted to get away from the city, to someplace that was completely new to me. Obviously, Peru isn't exactly uncharted territory, but it most certainly satisfied my craving for an adventure.<br /><br />I'm not going to go on a day-to-day account of what I did/where I was, because that would be stupidly boring to read. But in a nutshell, we flew from Seattle, to Houston, to Lima, then to Cusco. We spent a couple of days in Cusco first, before taking a bus to Ollantaytambo. From there we rode on a train to Aguascalientes, which is a small village/town right near Machu Picchu, which we hiked around for a day. After that, we then made our way back to Cusco, spent another day there, then flew to Lima, spent a half day there, and flew home via Houston. I just came home this morning! Traveling is so exhausting. Writing about traveling is so exhausting.<br /><br />But wow! It felt like I had stepped onto a different planet, or even time period. Everything was just so different. There were very few things that reminded me of home. No chain stores, no McDonald's, no similar language, landscape, zilch! The lack of familiarity was a bit&nbsp;nerve racking&nbsp;at first, but later became thrilling. &nbsp;I came here to see something new, and I got exactly what I wanted.<br /><br />The differing culture was the most fascinating thing of all, as it was nothing like mine. While Lima was more Spanish influenced, Cusco/Aguascalientes/Machu Picchu was definitely more native. I constantly saw people wearing traditional clothing, eating/serving traditional food (including Cuy! Everywhere), and overall preserving the pre-Spanish culture. It was as if the whole place was preserved in time. It definitely felt ancient. Well, it <i>was</i> ancient.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yuxkvZJaw3g/T969ui0KQ-I/AAAAAAAAAlo/b7JXsgfcRJQ/s1600/IMG_1256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yuxkvZJaw3g/T969ui0KQ-I/AAAAAAAAAlo/b7JXsgfcRJQ/s320/IMG_1256.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">omfg it's ME! And I've got no arms!</span></div><br /><br />Of course, the highlight of the trip was visiting Machu Picchu. Even though it is a very frequently visited and huge tourist attraction, it still felt...incredibly isolated. I mean, just getting to the place was a long and arduous journey, which took us literally in the middle of nowhere. Looking around the top of the mountain, you can barely see any other sign of civilization. All you see is wilderness. This feeling, paired with the fact that you were thousands of feet up in the mountains and practically touching the sky, made for an incredibly exhilarating, yet haunting experience. No wonder why the Incans chose to live up here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUFo7uRvO-c/T96-PO5Ut1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/QiBuUQd-jmc/s1600/IMG_1378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUFo7uRvO-c/T96-PO5Ut1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/QiBuUQd-jmc/s320/IMG_1378.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another thing that really struck me about Peru was the night sky. Never in my life have I seen so many stars! In Seattle, you can't even see the sky itself half the time, as it is covered with clouds. There's also the gratuitous amounts of light pollution just from being in the city. You hardly see any stars around here. When I first got off of the train in Aguascalientes, I looked up into the sky to take in my surroundings, and my jaw dropped down to the ground. The sky was <i>gorgeous</i>, completely littered with stars. It was a breathtaking sight indeed. Definitely not something you can see in the city.</div><br />This trip was like trying out a new dish. You cook the same shit over and over again, and you get sick of it. So you try out a new recipe that your friend recommends to you. You like it. You really like it. You want to re-experience it over and over again. This is what going to South America feels like. I'm definitely coming back for more. Next time, maybe...Iguazu, perhaps? I'm open to suggestions ;)<br /><br /><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0Cuzco, Peru-13.525 -71.9722222-13.5867535 -72.0511862 -13.4632465 -71.8932582tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-6590012276857178612012-06-04T22:13:00.002-07:002012-06-04T22:13:55.211-07:00Nightwish by Anndr Kusuriuri<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't stop staring at this piece. It's so damn beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Website: <a href="http://anndr.deviantart.com/">[x]</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FyJ199WXeoc/T82VRF444_I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/BFMwh4GKH9w/s1600/nightwish_by_anndr-d4oyy2t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FyJ199WXeoc/T82VRF444_I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/BFMwh4GKH9w/s400/nightwish_by_anndr-d4oyy2t.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-73812487543972312572012-06-02T21:06:00.003-07:002012-06-02T21:14:52.973-07:00deviant decorI saw this seller at the U-District Street Fair a couple weeks ago, and I really liked her stuff! If I could afford, I would totally have things like this on my walls. It's weird and quirky, but it won't scare away your houseguests.<br /><br />art (c) Krystal Kerr<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mvxHXrgK1R0/T8riUJKK5oI/AAAAAAAAAk0/udccBvTmy44/s1600/il_570xN.176631814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mvxHXrgK1R0/T8riUJKK5oI/AAAAAAAAAk0/udccBvTmy44/s320/il_570xN.176631814.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HV_O4j30gDA/T8riZWEPmuI/AAAAAAAAAk8/xWx9YxVIDgA/s1600/il_570xN.163638955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HV_O4j30gDA/T8riZWEPmuI/AAAAAAAAAk8/xWx9YxVIDgA/s320/il_570xN.163638955.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgjzCmnYD2Y/T8rinnG7ZhI/AAAAAAAAAlE/4WgaEtKBd9Q/s1600/il_570xN.159834210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgjzCmnYD2Y/T8rinnG7ZhI/AAAAAAAAAlE/4WgaEtKBd9Q/s320/il_570xN.159834210.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her etsy shop can be found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeviantDecor?page=1">here.</a>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-80604702964951518982012-05-21T16:29:00.002-07:002012-05-21T16:29:44.461-07:00what I wore o9I just got Photoshop CS5, and this is my first attempt to draw on it...it's surprisingly hard to get used to! ;o;<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M362aFRM7PE/T7rPpg48iXI/AAAAAAAAAko/s7dCYVPpsVQ/s1600/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M362aFRM7PE/T7rPpg48iXI/AAAAAAAAAko/s7dCYVPpsVQ/s400/17.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and yes, I have longer hair now! :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top: H&amp;M Guangzhou</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cardigan: Pitaya boutique</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: Nordstrom Rack</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">purse: forzieri.com&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-78097408641730346852012-05-16T00:09:00.001-07:002012-05-16T00:09:30.547-07:00Anna Karenina...the movie?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oYukrpLA3Ts/T7NQzsY67jI/AAAAAAAAAkc/g2Xj80J_7xI/s1600/anna-karenina-movie-images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oYukrpLA3Ts/T7NQzsY67jI/AAAAAAAAAkc/g2Xj80J_7xI/s400/anna-karenina-movie-images.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I actually reeeeeally love Russian literature. I've considered learning the language just so I can read all the things in their original text. I've heard so many wonderful things about the language, how poetic and expressive it can be. It's actually voted one of the world's greatest literary languages. Haha, totally nerding out right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But anyways, yes! It's coming out November of this year. Starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law. I'm excited, but I also am hoping that they don't ruin it. I like Keira Knightley as an actress though, she does a good job with historical dramas in my humble opinion.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But guhhh...I actually haven't gotten very far into the book yet. I started it last summer, but then I got way too busy and eventually had to put it in the backburner for a while. Hopefully that won't happen this summer, because what I've read so far I actually quite liked. SO NO SPOILERS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By the way, I know that this isn't the first Anna Karenina movie ever made. I haven't seen any of the old ones though.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-66841129183439973802012-04-23T21:56:00.003-07:002012-04-23T21:59:47.846-07:00I don't have nearly enough pretty dresses in my life.Like this one, by Betsey Johnson.<br /><br />God, I've always wanted to own something by her. But <i>cannot afford</i> :(<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U-0nbSApmtk/T5YyL2O-j7I/AAAAAAAAAkI/m8K_tnj2Ypg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-04-23+at+9.54.46+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U-0nbSApmtk/T5YyL2O-j7I/AAAAAAAAAkI/m8K_tnj2Ypg/s400/Screen+shot+2012-04-23+at+9.54.46+PM.png" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">It was really sunny in Seattle today, like, completely cloudless and near 70 degree weather. So everyone, including myself, was in a pretty dress. Which is what warranted this post ^^</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/betsey-johnson-antique-roses-dress">Find it here.</a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-33452483612127604422012-04-18T21:06:00.000-07:002012-04-18T21:07:01.972-07:00what I wore, Sakura-con editionI didn't cosplay, but I did dress for the occasion :D<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Friday:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEj9gLRvsqM/T4ulEedVxFI/AAAAAAAAAjs/h0Ko4z5M4tc/s1600/WIWrjkeagherksg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEj9gLRvsqM/T4ulEedVxFI/AAAAAAAAAjs/h0Ko4z5M4tc/s400/WIWrjkeagherksg.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top: Gilly Hicks (another part of an old uniform lol)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts: thrifted (originally from American Eagle)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">socks: American Apparel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: Nordstrom&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eyeshadow: Shiro Cosmetics in Sweet Honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzagQ9FiuY8/T4yqLXEx_sI/AAAAAAAAAj0/dRX58ysGNHk/s1600/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzagQ9FiuY8/T4yqLXEx_sI/AAAAAAAAAj0/dRX58ysGNHk/s400/15.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top: H&amp;M Hong Kong</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bandeau: Aerie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts: DEB</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: Nordstrom Rack</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">goggles: <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/cyb3rburn/&amp;_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2754">cyb3rburn</a> on eBay</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eyeshadow: Shiro Cosmetics in Party Escort</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rCbemTkUUQo/T4-O0svnZYI/AAAAAAAAAj8/oPxF7C5CCrc/s1600/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rCbemTkUUQo/T4-O0svnZYI/AAAAAAAAAj8/oPxF7C5CCrc/s400/16.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dress: Gilly Hicks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cardigan: Pitaya boutique</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boots: gifted&nbsp;</div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-76653097414627125742012-04-16T14:41:00.000-07:002012-04-16T14:41:00.886-07:00This song always puts me in a good mood :)<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/t3pPttrFB-E" width="420"></iframe>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-90274682063592031132012-04-15T04:02:00.003-07:002012-04-16T14:55:40.378-07:00deus ex machina, complete<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Sf7B1_rh8s/T4qqm2kje1I/AAAAAAAAAjk/NNBWqxZzD7Y/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-04-15+at+4.01.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Sf7B1_rh8s/T4qqm2kje1I/AAAAAAAAAjk/NNBWqxZzD7Y/s400/Screen+shot+2012-04-15+at+4.01.40+AM.png" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Larger view <a href="http://something-scary.deviantart.com/art/deus-ex-machina-296183620">here.</a>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photoshop, about 938493875835228 hours x)</div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-20660390777036001682012-04-14T23:01:00.001-07:002012-04-14T23:01:43.495-07:00hairI've decided, that after I quit Gilly Hicks (I'm not seriously planning to anytime soon, but let's face it, I'm not staying here forever), and find another really cool/chill job, I'm going to dye my hair some crazy color. Not completely, but just some highlights, maybe on my bangs or something.<br /><br />I mean, I'm all for embracing your natural beauty, which is the kind of look that Abercrombie and Fitch looks for in their employees. But honestly, this looks like&nbsp;<i>way</i> too much fun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpg-uAXp1qc/T4pg6tVu4_I/AAAAAAAAAi8/_eK0SXHxKEk/s1600/tumblr_lvt01vkpGx1r43jaao1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpg-uAXp1qc/T4pg6tVu4_I/AAAAAAAAAi8/_eK0SXHxKEk/s320/tumblr_lvt01vkpGx1r43jaao1_500_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OGV62Bsdxhw/T4pg151pL5I/AAAAAAAAAis/LbJC984B6cY/s1600/1d841af900115bad4f86c9fc_large.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OGV62Bsdxhw/T4pg151pL5I/AAAAAAAAAis/LbJC984B6cY/s320/1d841af900115bad4f86c9fc_large.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-arXqL0BJcjc/T4pixMPyjxI/AAAAAAAAAjU/lYBhTU3X4ic/s1600/tumblr_lix27o7M8g1qcj5ceo1_400_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-arXqL0BJcjc/T4pixMPyjxI/AAAAAAAAAjU/lYBhTU3X4ic/s320/tumblr_lix27o7M8g1qcj5ceo1_400_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My personal style can get pretty flamboyant at times. I like wearing out-there, attention-grabbing outfits. I love turning heads. You may call me an attention whore in that aspect, and you'd probably be right. At Sakura-con, I saw many people with crazy colors in their hair, and honestly, I was extremely envious. Right now, my hair is nothing praise-worthy. I'm in the process of growing it out, and volume-wise it's pretty pathetic. It kinda just does...nothing.&nbsp;It's never been the most interesting part of my look. I kinda want to change that. I mean, I'm still an undergrad, so I'm not really looking into trying to get an uber-serious, professional job anytime soon. You're only young once, right?<br /><br />I'm particularly leaning towards a&nbsp;lavender, lilac-y color for highlights. I don't have <i>nearly</i> enough purple in my wardrobe. And I'm kind of obsessed with pastels right now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qg0L7PxorSQ/T4pg-pd4bkI/AAAAAAAAAjM/oS_1MM69B94/s1600/tumblr_ltijzhzkiG1qcc32mo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qg0L7PxorSQ/T4pg-pd4bkI/AAAAAAAAAjM/oS_1MM69B94/s320/tumblr_ltijzhzkiG1qcc32mo1_500_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all images via <a href="http://weheartit.com/">[x]</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And just a disclaimer, in case anyone accidentally misinterprets this post. In no way am I insecure about my looks. I know that I am good looking, and I know that I do not need to go to&nbsp;extremities&nbsp;with my hair/makeup/clothing to look good. I merely dress the way I do because it's <i>fun</i>, simple as that. C:Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-16991308957960983432012-04-11T23:51:00.000-07:002012-04-11T23:51:03.479-07:00deus ex machina, WIP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How 'bout a little steampunk?&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8hOgQUDMOTY/T4Z7FCkz34I/AAAAAAAAAig/zXjco4ReaiM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-04-11+at+11.43.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8hOgQUDMOTY/T4Z7FCkz34I/AAAAAAAAAig/zXjco4ReaiM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-04-11+at+11.43.59+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-65613490443349478502012-04-10T22:56:00.001-07:002012-04-10T22:56:22.792-07:00Journey through the jungle, by Skip NallDoesn't this photo make you want to go on an adventure?<br />Photo is (c) <a href="http://www.skipnallphoto.com/">Skip Nall photography</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXWU4obYGM8/T4UcfENiaaI/AAAAAAAAAiY/f-FH65-w8AI/s1600/jungle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXWU4obYGM8/T4UcfENiaaI/AAAAAAAAAiY/f-FH65-w8AI/s400/jungle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-80094362888424939372012-04-10T22:52:00.000-07:002012-04-10T23:28:54.337-07:00Sakura-con in a nutshell!This past weekend was my very first step into the world of being a starving artist. As I mentioned before, I was vending at an artists' alley table at Sakura-con, selling printed artwork, jewelry, and doing &nbsp;commissioned drawings as well. Honestly, I wasn't too optimistic, since it was my first time and I was pretty much readying myself for the worst, but it actually turned out to be a huge success! First of all, not only did I break even from my costs, but I actually profited from my sales! Second of all, I handed out tons of business cards, so at the very least, I'm getting my name out there, which is awesome. I felt very accomplished after it was all over. <br /><div><br /></div><div>Thursday afternoon, I showed up at the exhibitor's hall and met up with my table partner, the fabulous miss Ellen, who traveled all the way from Eugene, Oregon, with all the display things we needed (I know, I'm a total asshole, I live 15 minutes away from the convention center but I'm making the girl who actually has to <i>travel</i> here bring all the stuff). But anyways, we set up our table, and by Friday, it looked like this:&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F4-HNcf_WK4/T4UTphD0RMI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Fb3fcUlgxG4/s1600/IMG_1067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F4-HNcf_WK4/T4UTphD0RMI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Fb3fcUlgxG4/s400/IMG_1067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I am occupying the right side of the booth :) I know, totally not aligning with our booth label...hehehe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday's sales were a little slow, and I admit I was a bit nervous that I wasn't doing so hot. Mind you, I was mostly selling originals, which usually doesn't fly so well at an anime convention. But! I didn't do <i>that</i>&nbsp;shabby, and actually ended up selling some of my originals, which made me extremely happy.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Things definitely picked up on Saturday, and I found myself knee deep in commissions (which I was able to finish completely on time! <i>And</i> without jeopardizing study time for a conveniently placed exam scheduled for that following Monday...ugh. Anyways). On top of that, I was selling over twice as much as on Friday. It was such a rush! The fact that I was busy doing something that I actually enjoyed, and was in the process making money as well thrilled me to no end. Damn, why didn't I start doing this earlier?!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday was just as strong as Saturday. I figured since it was Easter, it would be slow, but the exhibitors' hall was just as packed as ever. I really enjoyed people watching from my booth. Sakura-con definitely attracts a more alternative crowd, and as a result, the most colorful, flamboyantly-dressed people were all congregated in one convention center. I'm not necessarily talking cosplays, but there were people with the craziest hair colors/styles, most elaborate clothing, makeup, etc. There were many instances in which I looked upon a girl and immediately thought..."holy shit, where'd she get that dress/shoes/hat??"&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately, though, I did see gratuitous amounts of <i>ass</i>. Both male and female. I remind you that I work in an underwear store, and see plenty of that already, so my sensitivity to these things is already quite low. Let me just say, some characters are probably&nbsp;<i>not</i> meant to be cosplayed.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was both a little sad and relieved when the exhibitors' hall finally closed for good on Sunday. I was actually having a blast, but was completely exhausted from the weekend. Pretty much, every day I would get up at the crack of dawn, take the bus to the convention center, then sit at my booth for 6-8 hours straight selling, talking to people, drawing, etc. It felt like a 9-5 job, but actually fun. I'm definitely looking forward to doing this again next year.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My next confirmed showing will be at the <a href="http://www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com/">Punk Rock Flea Market</a> on June 23rd at the Underground Events Center in Belltown, Seattle. Hope to see some of you there!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-69638714124544848782012-04-03T17:41:00.003-07:002012-04-03T18:42:14.299-07:00Nouveau goddess makeup brush setGood god.<br /><br />$45 at <a href="http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=P11118991&amp;Category_Code=New-Arrivals">Plasticland</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw0aianDil8/T3uYo9KI49I/AAAAAAAAAiI/35tsiHavJj8/s1600/binary2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw0aianDil8/T3uYo9KI49I/AAAAAAAAAiI/35tsiHavJj8/s400/binary2.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-87105762267647472762012-03-31T20:37:00.003-07:002012-04-06T21:39:09.351-07:00first environment painting :D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, the first one that I've done digitally, also the first one I've done since I last took art classes which was probably...when I was about 10 years old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a <a href="http://fav.me/d2a5nxx">stock photo</a>, so please don't think that I just randomly pulled this out of my ass. I'm still pretty damn proud of myself for even being able to paint this from a blank canvas. I threw in the dragon at the end because it looked a bit boring otherwise :P&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photoshop Elements 6, about 3 hours.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click for larger view!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwyL3ZrlcZ8/T3fLMhIhfQI/AAAAAAAAAiA/flWX2mB3MQI/s1600/forest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwyL3ZrlcZ8/T3fLMhIhfQI/AAAAAAAAAiA/flWX2mB3MQI/s400/forest.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-88383893313745160912012-03-25T02:28:00.002-07:002012-04-06T21:37:37.034-07:00Sakura-con!So I have just returned from my trip to Asia (I literally landed in Seattle this morning...went home, took an unintended 5 hour nap, now it's 1:30 am and I can't sleep), but I thought that I'd share something that I've been keeping in the dark on this blog for a while now. I'm gonna be showing/selling at Sakura-con in Seattle in about two weeks' time! I'm doing a mix of original art and fanart. Here's the originals that I'm going to be selling:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-667TgfLrOpM/T27ak_4wKeI/AAAAAAAAAhY/BMM3CggbXKE/s1600/nyx__edited_some_more_by_something_scary-d31sg3s+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-667TgfLrOpM/T27ak_4wKeI/AAAAAAAAAhY/BMM3CggbXKE/s400/nyx__edited_some_more_by_something_scary-d31sg3s+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-arP_rNhPXPw/T27a8446m4I/AAAAAAAAAhg/J2gqSacGF-w/s1600/play_with_me_by_something_scary-d4b535o+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-arP_rNhPXPw/T27a8446m4I/AAAAAAAAAhg/J2gqSacGF-w/s400/play_with_me_by_something_scary-d4b535o+copy.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RjJI6KLhkzc/T27b4HmF9BI/AAAAAAAAAho/8OfKkmFz6V0/s1600/technopreview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RjJI6KLhkzc/T27b4HmF9BI/AAAAAAAAAho/8OfKkmFz6V0/s320/technopreview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SXIXkUYmBtk/T27faP2d3ZI/AAAAAAAAAh4/qQF8mbiKDGw/s1600/jellyfishprintpreview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SXIXkUYmBtk/T27faP2d3ZI/AAAAAAAAAh4/qQF8mbiKDGw/s320/jellyfishprintpreview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the list of the fanart I'm doing, go <a href="http://something-scary.deviantart.com/gallery/34318750">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be at table 502, exhibitor's hall hours are 10-6 Fri and Sat, 10-4 Sun. I will also be selling jewelry and doing sketch commissions. Stop by and say hi!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991671362777426434.post-80207351186496562382012-03-15T20:26:00.000-07:002012-03-15T22:40:23.275-07:00Makeup haul/swatches! Shiro Cosmetics+Fyrinnae Cosmetics(Pardon the lack of a blog header, I want to make a new one!)<br /><br />So, you know that makeup haul that I promised you a while ago? Well, the reason why it is so late is because after I placed my original order, I decided to make two more orders :D so as a result, I have way more makeup than I originally planned, which is a-ok since I'm trying to restock my collection anyway.<br /><br /><i>As usual, all of these products have been purchased by me. I am not endorsed or compensated by any of these companies in exchange of this review, and all of these opinions are completely my own.</i><br /><br />I made a total of three orders: two from a company called <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/index.htm">Shiro Cosmetics</a>, and one from a company called <a href="http://fyrinnae.com/">Fyrinnae Cosmetics</a>. Both are indie cosmetic companies which are purely online-based. They are also considered two of the most popular brands on the Internet. Let's start off with Shiro first.<br /><br />Shiro Cosmetics is basically a 'geek chic' themed company. Their eyeshadows are divided into separate collections, the <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/supereffectivecollection.htm">Super Effective Collection</a> (named after Pokemon), <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/legendscollection.htm">Legends</a> (Legend of Zelda), <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/sciencecollection.htm">Science</a> (Portal), <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/notebookcollection.htm">Notebook</a> (Deathnote), and have recently added a <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/tributescollection.htm">Tributes Collection</a>, which is Hunger Games themed. They also sell blushes, lip tints, finishing powders, and perfume oils. My first order consisted of some eyeshadows and a sample of one of their lip tints (which I totally forgot to photograph, so you're just going to have to live without it. Sorry ): ) The three shadows I ordered were Mew, S.S. Anne (Super Effective), and Party Escort (Science). Caitlyn, the owner, always sends two free samples with every order, along with some Japanese candy, which I ate before photographing all of these :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Thj0zZ0REUo/T2KR_IFB0mI/AAAAAAAAAgY/HeYhI8WWQzA/s1600/IMG_0783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Thj0zZ0REUo/T2KR_IFB0mI/AAAAAAAAAgY/HeYhI8WWQzA/s320/IMG_0783.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">They come in these cute little jars, complete with sifters :)&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shortly after, I placed a second order, this time of four shadows. I originally ordered three, but changed my mind a little bit afterwards. Thankfully, my order had not shipped yet, so Caitlyn was nice enough to let me tag on an extra color. The ones I got this time were Nayru's Love, Farore's Wind (Legends), Reverse Psychology (Science), and Shaymin (Super Effective). Note that Caitlyn is discontinuing some of these colors, so she's putting them on sale for $3.50 for a full size jar (normally $5). You can find them <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/pages/sales.htm">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DmrLve51EKI/T2KUU52l5LI/AAAAAAAAAgg/-aVezFHL4oU/s1600/IMG_0714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DmrLve51EKI/T2KUU52l5LI/AAAAAAAAAgg/-aVezFHL4oU/s320/IMG_0714.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the swatches, applied over Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy (which I will elaborate on later). Click to enlarge:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6iy5oA3OV4/T2KU_IMjF_I/AAAAAAAAAgo/qJ-81hKTDbw/s1600/IMG_0741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6iy5oA3OV4/T2KU_IMjF_I/AAAAAAAAAgo/qJ-81hKTDbw/s400/IMG_0741.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The shades marked as 'discontinued' are STILL AVAILABLE in the sales section. But once they're gone, they're gone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love all of these colors, but Party Escort is one of my favorites. It's this medium-dark shiny gray with red sparks in it. It's perfect for an edgier look. Nayru's Love looks amazing on me as well.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the swatches of the free samples:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jADX3NrVro/T2KXHI8ylGI/AAAAAAAAAgw/ijHG41n6QfI/s1600/IMG_0730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jADX3NrVro/T2KXHI8ylGI/AAAAAAAAAgw/ijHG41n6QfI/s320/IMG_0730.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The quality of this stuff is amazing! It's on par with, if not better than, cosmetics that you would find at Mac, Sephora, or in department stores. But here's the thing: these eyeshadows are super cheap and actually affordable. For a mini jar (which yields about 1g of product, which will last you for quite a while!), it costs $3.50. For a full size jar (about 2g of product), it's $5.00. You can also order samples in little baggies for $1.00 each. This company is also vegan and cruelty-free, and does not use parabens, talc, or any of that bad stuff. The customer service is quite excellent as well. Caitlyn is pretty much one of the nicest people ever. Definitely recommend this company!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Note: the mini jars do not come with the little stickers on top. If you want the stickers, you have to order them separately <a href="http://www.shirocosmetics.com/item_123/Stickers.htm">here</a>. They're just an extra $0.20, but I think it's totally worth it having little pokeballs sitting in my makeup bag. But that's just me. X) Full size jars always come with stickers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">__________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next company is Fyrinnae Cosmetics. This is undoubtedly the most popular indie cosmetics company on the Internet (and they're based in Tacoma, Wa!). In fact, they're so popular that they have to frequently shut down their website just to catch up on orders. BUT, they're popular for a very good reason. I guarantee you their eyeshadows will be unlike any eyeshadows you've ever seen before.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, when I first heard about Fyrinnae, I was a bit put off by the organization of their website and the tunaround time that they posted on their front page. Currently the TAT is about 30-36 days, but from what I've heard from other customers, orders usually do NOT take that long to ship out. For example, when I ordered, the TAT was 20-24 days, but mine was shipped out after maybe...2? I ordered on a Thursday night, and it shipped out Saturday.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, this also might depend on how big your order is. Mine was relatively small, consisting of two full-size eyeshadow colors, and a sample of their world famous <a href="http://fyrinnae.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&amp;productId=412">Pixie Epoxy</a>.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxGdRSzxNCg/T2KdEIoDOPI/AAAAAAAAAg4/cOvbjnRykG0/s1600/IMG_0782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxGdRSzxNCg/T2KdEIoDOPI/AAAAAAAAAg4/cOvbjnRykG0/s320/IMG_0782.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The full size jars are completely packed to the rim! They do not come with sifters, so for those who are accident prone, be very careful.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The two eyeshadows I ordered were Mephisto and Fyre and Ice. They also sent me a free sample of Cuddlefish along with my order.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swatches:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SqgBJYnqgDU/T2KddP_me5I/AAAAAAAAAhA/FtLnmsDHD98/s1600/IMG_0731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SqgBJYnqgDU/T2KddP_me5I/AAAAAAAAAhA/FtLnmsDHD98/s320/IMG_0731.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cuddlefish is a bluish purple with teal, pink and purple sparkles. Fyre and Ice is a dark, near-black purple with gold, pink, purple, and teal sparkles. It looks like the night sky! Beautiful!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can see, Fyrinnae is notorious for having incredibly complex eyeshadow colors. Allow me to demonstrate by showing you a closeup of Mephisto.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zrfcgLEwN2I/T2KdzDNutdI/AAAAAAAAAhI/N5vK9qaMc-k/s1600/IMG_0765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zrfcgLEwN2I/T2KdzDNutdI/AAAAAAAAAhI/N5vK9qaMc-k/s320/IMG_0765.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the jar, Mephisto looks to be a royal purple. But when I apply it on my eyes, I can get anything from purple, to orange, to red, brown, even blue! As you can see, there are multiple colors on my eyelids, but I only applied one single shade! I am completely dumbfounded by how this works. My only feasible conclusion is witchcraft. Or just really badass chemistry.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fyrinnae, of course, doesn't just sell shadows. They also sell blushes, bronzers, lip colors, and many more. But probably their most popular product would be their Pixie Epoxy.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9fJKDms2og/T2KgW3-_H3I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/tXwn8HU_9JE/s1600/IMG_0785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9fJKDms2og/T2KgW3-_H3I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/tXwn8HU_9JE/s320/IMG_0785.JPG" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I ordered a small sample, which came in this tiny little jar.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pixie Epoxy is this clear, goopy eyeshadow base that you put on your lids before applying eyeshadow. It's specifically intended for sparkly, shimmery shades. It's not a primer, per se (you'll need an actual primer to put on underneath to prevent creasing), but it sort of acts as a "glue" to hold all the sparkly goodness of your eyeshadow together. The main benefits of this product is that it prevents fallout, and bolds the color to epic proportions. This is pretty much a cult product of the company. Every review I've read on the Internet raves about this stuff. Personally, I also love it. It does take a while to figure out proper application: you only need to put on a tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny bit on your eyes, then when you're putting on the eyeshadow, you dab it on with a brush instead of sweeping it on. It is a bit tedious of a process, and I'm probably not going to have time to do this every morning before classes, but if you want to really show off your super sparkly eyeshadow, get this stuff. A full size tube is $7.00, while the little sample I got was $1.50.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Undoubtedly, this company surpasses every cosmetic company that I've purchased from. I'm completely impressed by the complexity and creativity of each and every shade; it's definitely unlike anything I've seen before. This company is also vegan and cruelty free, and while they do not consider themselves a "mineral" makeup company, they guarantee that their formulas are also devoid of harmful chemicals and fillers. Their pricing is also pretty good. A sample size eyeshadow for any color (about 1/3 tsp) is $2.00, while full sizes are $5.90 (3 full grams of product, which is a LOT). They also have a special <a href="http://fyrinnae.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&amp;catId=14">Arcane Magic</a> collection, which supposedly change color according to how the light hits it. Those are $6.35 full sized. I personally have not tried any of these, so I cannot attest to this. But nonetheless, I am definitely ordering more from these people!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there you have it! I definitely encourage you to try these companies out, as well as the indie cosmetics scene in general. Overall, prices are distinctly cheaper, but with the same quality if not better. You are also supporting smaller businesses instead of big corporate giants. But before you buy from a specific company, definitely do some research. While there are awesome companies out there, there are also some less than awesome, seedier companies which you need to look out for. Read reviews from bloggers if you are unsure or unfamiliar with a specific brand. Have fun =]&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, tomorrow I am flying out to Japan, hanging around in Tokyo for a bit, and then flying out to Hong Kong and Guangzhou for spring break. Talk to you after I get back!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227849350378009442noreply@blogger.com0